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8th TrophyΤροφή Meet-Up in Korinthos

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The 8th TrophyΤροφή Meet-Up, themed: “Innovative Solutions for the Transition to a Circular Bioeconomy – Eliminating Plastic Waste in Agriculture and Food Packaging“, will take place on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at the Chamber of Korinthia.

New Agriculture New Generation has been organizing TrophyΤροφή since 2019, through the founding donation of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF). It has collaborated with most universities, research institutes, multinational companies, and VCs.

A unique opportunity for students, entrepreneurs, researchers, and professionals in the agri-food sector to network, exchange ideas, and get informed about digital transformation and precision agriculture.

Sponsor of the 8th TrophyΤροφή Meet-Up is DS SMITH. The event is implemented with the support of the Chamber of Korinthia

Practical Olive Growing Guide

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Practical Olive Growing Guide

Everything you need to know about modern olive cultivation – in one guide!

The Practical Olive Growing Guide was created as part of the Open Olive Oil Academy, implemented in 2024 by New Agriculture New Generation, through the founding donation of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF), and in collaboration with the Municipality of North Kynouria and the Chamber of Arcadia.

What will you find in the Guide?

· Practical advice on olive cultivation
· Essential knowledge about the tree, soil, diseases, irrigation, and olive oil production
· A valuable reference tool for every modern olive grower
· Recommendations based on scientific evidence and hands-on experience

The Guide is the result of the work of an interdisciplinary team of experts and can stand alone—whether you’re a beginner or an experienced olive grower.

Download the Guide (in Greek) for free and improve your cultivation practices!

7th TrophyΤροφή Meet-Up in Ierapetra

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The 7th TrophyΤροφή Meet-Up, titled: “Innovative Solutions for the Transition to a Circular Bioeconomy – Eliminating Plastic Waste in Agriculture and Food Packaging” will take place on Tuesday, May 31, 2025, at Agro Expo Ierapetra.
The organization New Agriculture New Generation has been organizing TrophyΤροφή since 2019, with the founding donation of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF). It has collaborated with most universities, research institutions, multinational companies, and VCs.

Sponsor of the 7th TrophyΤροφή Meet-Up is DS SMITH. It is implemented under the auspices of the Region of Crete and the Department of Management Science & Technology of the Hellenic Mediterranean University.

Detailed Program:

18:00–18:05 | Welcome Remarks

18:05–18:10 | Presentation of TrophyΤροφή 2025 & Daily Agenda

18:10–18:20 | Presentation: “Smart and Sustainable Food Packaging,” Orestis Matanakis, Commercial Director, DS Smith Hellas

18:20–18:50 | 1st Panel Discussion: “Smart and Sustainable Food Packaging: Innovation Meets Entrepreneurship”

Participants:

Orestis Matanakis, Commercial Director, DS Smith Hellas
Konstantinos Vassakis, Assistant Professor, Department of Management Science and Technology, Hellenic Mediterranean University
Marina Pitropaki, Producer

Moderator: Stavros Papadopoulos, Entrepreneurship & Innovation Senior Manager, New Agriculture New Generation

18:50–19:20 | 2nd Panel Discussion: “Sustainability in Agricultural Production and Optimal Resource Management: From Research to Application”

Participants:

Giorgos Kladakis, President, Agricultural Cooperative of Vegetable Producers of Arvi
Georgios Koumbouris, Researcher at ELGO, Specialization in Olive Cultivation
Nektarios Kourgialas, Researcher at ELGO, Specialization in Irrigation and Water Resource Management

Moderator: Stavros Papadopoulos, Entrepreneurship & Innovation Senior Manager, New Agriculture New Generation

19:20–19:40 | Idea Generation Workshop

19:40–20:00 | Idea Presentations & Closing

Olive Cultivation and Olive Oil Production Seminar

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The aim of this specific open and modern seminar is to provide participants – in a short period of time – with introductory knowledge and important basic information on olive tree care.

The topics covered include olive tree pruning, plant physiology, appropriate cultivation techniques, plant protection methods, and the use of irrigation systems.

Simple, fast, on your own time

This webinar is asynchronous and can be followed at your own pace, allowing you to grow your knowledge whenever and however you want.

This course is addressed to:

• Olive growers, whether professionally or supplementarily involved.

• Professionals from the entire value chain of olives and olive oil, such as olive mill owners, processors, and traders.

• Students and young professionals: Individuals who wish to gain knowledge about olives.

Meet the Instructor, Dimitrios Psathas:

Dimitrios Psathas is a lecturer at Perrotis College of the American Farm School in Thessaloniki, specializing in Olive Cultivation and Olive Oil Processing Systems. As the founder of Klea Premium Goods, he plays a leading role in ensuring the quality of the company’s products. With extensive experience as an Agronomist Consultant, he has made significant contributions to olive grove management and the production of high-quality extra virgin olive oil. He is a certified olive oil taster and has been recognized in various competitions and research programs.

Agrifood Leadership

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Developing the Future Leaders of Agrifood in Greece

The organization New Agriculture New Generation is designing and implementing for the 3rd time in Greece the innovative Agrifood Leadership program, under the academic guidance of Rutgers University, New Jersey, USA.

The first specialized Leadership Program in Greece for the agrifood sector!

Agrifood Leadership is a high-quality educational program designed for entrepreneurs, professionals, and emerging leaders in the agrifood industry.

The main goal of the program is to provide essential and practical knowledge related to the development of leadership skills, communication abilities, and expertise on selected key topics in the sector (agronomic and environmental).

Target Audience:

– Executives, entrepreneurs, farm owners, members of cooperatives and producer groups, agribusiness banking professionals, and public sector staff
– Emerging mid-to-senior level executives who hold positions of responsibility and lead teams
– Talented professionals in development who are about to lead new teams or have recently assumed leadership roles

Program Format:

Seven experiential three-day sessions including training, structured networking activities, on-site visits to key agrifood decision-making centers, and hands-on leadership role-playing activities — along with three online training sessions.

Program Modules:

  • Leadership and Communication

  • Leadership and Management

  • Leadership and Analytical Skills

  • Creating the Leader

  • Building and Working with Teams

  • Marketing Strategy

  • Governance / EU Decision-Making

  • Agricultural Economy and Policy / Visit to the Ministry of Rural Development and Food (ΥΠΑΑΤ)

  • Business Management

  • Digital Marketing

Registrations until Monday, September 15th 2025!

6th TrophyTροφή Meet-Up in Florina

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The 6th TrophyΤροφή Meet-Up, titled: “Innovative Technologies for Increasing Productivity in Agriculture,” will take place on Thursday, May 15 at the Auditorium of the School of Agricultural Sciences, University of Western Macedonia – Florina.

The organization New Agriculture New Generation has been organizing TrophyΤροφή since 2019, with the founding donation of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF). It has collaborated with most universities, research institutes, multinational companies, and VCs.

The 6th TrophyΤροφή Meet-Up is co-organized with the University of Western Macedonia and the Department of Agriculture of the University of Western Macedonia, under the auspices of the Chamber of Florina and the Region of Western Macedonia.

Program:

Main Topic: Innovative Technologies for Increasing Productivity in Agriculture

17:00–17:15 | Welcome Remarks:
Fokion Papathanasiou, Chair, Department of Agriculture, UoWM
Athanasios Taskas, Deputy Regional Governor of Florina
Valina Rosa, President, Florina Chamber of Commerce
Nikos Tsironis, Business Support Consultant, Florina Chamber of Commerce

17:15–17:25 | Presentation of TrophyΤροφή 2025 & Day’s Agenda

17:25–17:35 | Introductory Talk: Innovative applications for a modern and sustainable agriculture,
Stefanos Testempasis, Assistant Professor, UoWM

17:35–18:05 | 1st Panel Discussion: “The Digital Transformation of Crop Protection and Cultivation”

Participants:
Moderator: Filippos Bantzis, Assistant Professor, UoWM
Dr. Evangelos Karagiannis, Assistant Professor, UoWM
Stefanos Testempasis, Assistant Professor, UoWM
Dr. Giannis Tsakiris, Technical Director, Agrocell
Dimitris Vakamis, Founder, AgroQ

18:05–18:10 | Q&A

18:10–18:20 | Introductory Talk: Green Transition in Agri-food: Improving the Carbon Balance,
Vasileios Ampas, Assistant Professor, UoWM

18:20–18:50 | 2nd Panel Discussion: “Carbon Footprint of Agriculture”

Participants:
Moderator: Vasileios Ampas, Assistant Professor, UoWM
Eleni Kasapidou, Associate Professor, UoWM
Giorgos Galanis, Research Associate, i-BEC
Vasilis Mylonas, Agronomist, Kir-Yianni Estate
Ilias Platis, Market Development Manager, FarmB Digital Agriculture

18:50–18:55 | Q&A

18:55–19:10 | Break

19:15–20:00 | Idea Generation Workshop

20:00–20:30 | Idea Presentations & Closing

5th TrophyΤροφή Meet-Up in Kavala

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The 5th TrophyΤροφή Meet-Up, with the theme: “Digital Transformation and Precision Agriculture”, will take place on Thursday, May 8, 2025 at the Kavala Chamber of Commerce.

The organization New Agriculture New Generation has been organizing TrophyΤρόφη since 2019, with the founding donation of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF). It has collaborated with most universities, research institutions, multinational companies, and VCs.

The 5th TrophyΤροφή Meet-Up is co-organized with the Democritus University of Thrace, with the support of the Kavala Chamber of Commerce, and under the auspices of the Region of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace.

Detailed Program:

Main Theme: Digital Transformation and Precision Agriculture

17:00-17:05 | Opening Remarks:
Stavros Papadopoulos / Akis Karamavros,
Ioannis Paliokas

17:05-17:10 | Welcome Addresses:

  • Maria Michalopoulou, Professor – Member of the Administrative Council, Democritus University of Thrace (D.U.Th.)

  • Theodoros Markopoulos, Deputy Regional Governor of Kavala

  • Souzy Mavrommati, Director, Kavala Chamber of Commerce

17:10-17:15 | Presentation of Trophy-Trofi 2025 & Day’s Program

17:15-17:20 | Presentation of Enterprise Europe Network

17:20–17:30 | 1st Thematic Session (Introductory Presentation):
“Digital Transformation in the Agri-Food Sector”

Giorgos Giordamlis, Chairman of the Board, Prisma Electronics S.A.

17:30–18:00 | 1st Panel Discussion:
Participants:

  • Ioannis Paliokas, Assistant Professor, Democritus University of Thrace (Moderator)

  • Kyriakos Panitsidis, Assistant Professor, University of Western Macedonia

  • Giorgos Giordamlis, Chairman of the Board, Prisma Electronics S.A.

  • Eugenia Filosoglou, President of the Philippi Trade Association

  • Dimitrios Kourtides, Assistant Professor, Democritus University of Thrace

  • Georgios Papakostas, Professor – Head of the Department of Informatics, Democritus University of Thrace

18:00–18:05 | Q&A

18:05–18:15 | 2nd Thematic Session (Introductory Presentation):
“Precision Agriculture Technologies”

  • Ioannis Kostavellis, Assistant Professor, International Hellenic University (Moderator)

  • Despina Bloukou, Public Health Expert & Forester M.Sc. – Drone Operator, Bloukos General Disinfection

  • Ilias Platis, Market Development Manager, FarmB Digital Agriculture S.A.

  • Dimitris Aidonis, Professor – Chair, Department of Supply Chain Management, International Hellenic University

  • Dimitrios Kolovos, Finance Operations Manager, Bluechain Tech

18:45-19:00 | Break

19:00-19:45 | Idea Generation Workshop

19:45-20:15 | Idea Presentations

20:15-20:30 | Voting, Awards & Closing

4th TrophyΤροφή Meet-Up in Thessaloniki

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The 4th TrophyΤροφή Meet-Up, titled: “Innovative Solutions for the Transition to a Circular Bioeconomy – Eliminating Plastic Waste in Agriculture and Food Packaging,” will take place on Tuesday, May 6, at Perrotis College in Thessaloniki.

New Agriculture New Generation has been organizing TrophyΤροφή since 2019, with founding support from the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF). Over the years, it has collaborated with leading universities, research institutions, multinational companies, and VCs.

The 4th TrophyΤροφή Meet-Up is co-organized with the American Farm School, Perrotis College, and the American College of Thessaloniki, and is held under the auspices of the Thessaloniki Chamber of Commerce & Industry (TCCI) and the Region of Central Macedonia. The Meet-Up is sponsored by DS Smith.

Main Theme: “Innovative Solutions for the Transition to a Circular Bioeconomy – Eliminating Plastic Waste in Agriculture and Food Packaging”

17:00-17:15 | Welcome Remarks:

  • Nikos Tzollas, Deputy Regional Governor for Digital Governance, Region of Central Macedonia

  • Dr. Kiki Zinoviadou, Dean, Perrotis College

  • Panagiotis Menexopoulos, General Secretary of the Thessaloniki Chamber of Commerce and Industry (EBETH) – CEO, Afoi Menexopouloi SA

17:15-17:25 | Presentation of TrophyTrofi 2025 & Day’s Program

17:25-17:35 | Presentation: “Smart and Sustainable Food Packaging”
Orestis Matanakis, Commercial Director, DS Smith Hellas

17:35-18:05 | 1st Panel Discussion: “Smart and Sustainable Food Packaging: Where Innovation Meets Entrepreneurship”

Participants:

  • Dr. Kiki Zinoviadou, Dean, Perrotis College

  • Nikos Tzollas, Deputy Regional Governor for Digital Governance, Region of Central Macedonia

  • Orestis Matanakis, Commercial Director, DS Smith Hellas

Moderator:
Stavros Papadopoulos, Entrepreneurship & Innovation Senior Manager, New Agriculture New Generation

18:05-18:20 | Break

18:20-18:35 | Fireside Chat: “Carbon Farming & Resilient Food Systems”

Speakers:

  • Stella Psarropoulou, Alexandria Innovation Zone

  • Grigoris Chatzikostas, General Partner, Loggerhead Ventures

  • Akis Karamavros, Entrepreneurship & Innovation Associate, New Agriculture New Generation

18:35-19:05 | 2nd Panel Discussion: “Sustainable Food Supply Chains: The Role of Knowledge in Shaping Modern Business Models”

Participants:

  • Dr. Sofia Lalous, Head of Environmental Science Department, Perrotis College

  • Dimos Moutsaras, Head of Supply Chain, Lidl Hellas

  • Panagiotis Menexopoulos, General Secretary of EBETH – CEO, Afoi Menexopouloi SA

Moderator:
Stavros Papadopoulos, Entrepreneurship & Innovation Senior Manager, New Agriculture New Generation

19:05-19:15 | Break

19:15-19:20 | Presentation: “From Business Idea to Action”
Nikolas Chourvouliadis, Director, The Entrepreneurship Hub, ACT – American College of Thessaloniki

19:20-20:00 | Idea Generation Workshop

20:00-20:30 | Idea Presentations & Closing

Mastic trees: Ensuring the future of a national product – Knowledge transfer and innovation network in Chios

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The program follows the successful action “Mastic Trees: Modern Techniques of Propagation and Cultivation”, implemented from October 2021 to May 2023 in Chios. This program aims to create the first organized network for knowledge and innovation transfer for mastic cultivation on the island of Chios, from producer to producer (peer to peer).

The program is divided into two implementation phases:

  1. The first phase involves selecting 20 mastic producers from the 24 Mastic Villages of Chios who already have relevant experience in cultivation. These selected producers will be trained to educate other producers in their area through seminars and workshops. The selected producers will serve as reference points in their region.
  2. In the second phase, all interested mastic producers in Chios can participate in receiving knowledge about mastic cultivation from the trained producers of the first phase. This phase involves knowledge exchange and problem-solving facilitated by the New Agriculture New Generation, the Chios Mastic Growers Association and the Laboratory of Floriculture of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.

The program aims to enhance mastic cultivation techniques and create a sustainable network of knowledge transfer among mastic producers in Chios. It is co-funded by the New Agriculture New Generation and the Chios Mastic Growers Association and supported by The Hellenic Initiative. Founding Donor of New Agriculture New Generation is the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF).

Target Audience

  • Participants in the first phase: Mastic producers aged 18-45 (or 46-55 if necessary), members of the primary cooperatives of the Chios Mastic Growers Association, willing to participate in the training program and transfer their knowledge to other producers in their region.
  • Participants in the second phase: All interested mastic producers in Chios.

Program of Studies

The program includes topics such as propagation of mastic trees, fertilization, biodiversity, pest control, harvesting techniques, and integrated mastic cultivation practices.

3rd TrophyΤροφή Meet-Up in Katerini

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The third TrophyΤροφή Meet-Up, themed “Smart and Sustainable Food Supply Chains,” will take place on Thursday, March 27, at the Main Auditorium of the Department of Supply Chain Management at DI.PA.E. in Katerini. The organization “New Agriculture New Generation” has been organizing TrophyΤροφή since 2019, with the founding donation from the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF). It has collaborated with most universities, research institutions, multinational companies, and VCs.

The 3rd TrophyΤροφή Meet-Up is implemented in collaboration with the Department of Supply Chain Management (Katerini) – DI.PA.E and is held under the auspices of the Region of Central Macedonia.

Program of the 3rd TrophyΤροφή Meet-Up

17:00-17:05 | Welcome Remarks

-Dimitrios Triantafyllou, Professor, DI.PA.E.

-Maria Tsakiri, Business Advisory Support Officer, E.V.E.TH. – CMO Tsakiris Family

17:05-17:10 | Presentation: TrophyΤροφή 2025 & Day’s Program

17:10-17:20 | Presentation: Dimitrios Palantzián, Department of Technology Transfer & Innovation, DI.PA.E.

17:20-17:30 | Presentation: Ilias Georgakoudis, Scientific Collaborator, DI.PA.E.

17:30-18:00 | 1st Panel Discussion: “Innovation in Food Standardization and Packaging”

-Dimitrios Folinas, Professor, DI.PA.E.

-Ioannis Kostavelis, Associate Professor, DI.PA.E.

-Company Representative (TBC)

Moderator: Dimitrios Triantafyllou, Professor, DI.PA.E.

18:00-18:10 | Fireside Chat

-Anastasia Bomba, Central Wholesale Market of Thessaloniki

-Stavros Papadopoulos, Entrepreneurship & Innovation Senior Manager, New Agriculture New Generation

18:10-18:20| Break

18:20-18:30 | Presentation: Naoum Tsolakis, Associate Professor, DI.PA.E.

18:30-19:00 | 2nd Panel Discussion: “Reverse Supply Chains for the Utilization of Food By-products”

-Evangelos Lioutas, Associate Professor, DI.PA.E.

-Panagiotis Karagiannakis, Associate Professor, DI.PA.E.

-Antonis Amanios, CEO, Joice Foods

Moderator: Naoum Tsolakis, Associate Professor, DI.PA.E.

19:00-19:50 | Idea Generation Workshop

19:50-20:30 | Idea Presentations & Closing

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